More Than Opening Gate
“It’s grass time; open the gate and turn them out.” That’s the way it was for most farmers many years gone by. Today, there’s usually a lot more to preparing cattle for summer pasture than just unlatching the barnyard corral.
Arena Dedicated Honoring Lifelong Beloit Horse Enthusiast Jane Wallace
“I got my love for horses from my grandmother and now it’s been carried down through four generations.” The lifetime of involvement serving everything horses received appropriate acknowledgment with dedication ceremonies naming The Jane Wallace Arena at Beloit.
Denver Woman Finds Unique Niche Serving Others As Renowned Fundraising Auctioneer
“I sure do like your earrings.” Most auctioneers would get red behind the ears if a bidder said that to them.
Morris County 4-H Foundation Plans Annual Meeting And Banquet
Annual meeting and recognition banquet for the Morris County 4-H Foundation is Saturday noon, April 30, announced Larry Johnson, foundation president. Open to all members and interested persons, it will be at the Morris County Fair Building, east of Council Grove.
Fort Hays State University Rodeo Team Leader Honored With Former Professor’s Scholarship
Growing up on a farm, love of production agriculture is only surpassed by her lifelong affection for horses. It’s a combination for which Lucy England of Stilwell received the Doc Brower Scholarship at Fort Hays State University (FHSU).”
Forever Changing Weather Uncontrollable
“In the spring, I have counted 136 kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” Mark Twain said it originally but the comment has been repeated in wide variations during recent weeks.
Still Cowboy-At-Heart, ‘The Ol’ Judge’ Sadly Dispersing Vast Becker’s Bunkhouse Memorabilia At Historic Medora Junction
Real cowboys ride horses and work with cattle, but the dictionary has numerous definitions for “cowboy.” Working cowboys who ride horses generally dislike and disagree with certain other dictionary wording.
Opened Mail Most Suspicious
“Uncle Sam’s horses have evidently been lamed a lot recently, and now their riders can’t read too well either.” Likewise, it’s a wonder tax refunds ever arrive, but interestingly there’s never an issue with past due notices.
Draft Horses Prove Fast Working Ability At EquiFest Of Kansas
The big horses were a big attraction at the EquiFest of Kansas in Salina. Drafts horses of several breeds from throughout the Midwest and beyond were hitched in teams for three fast action competitions.
Wild West Of EquiFest Draws Bullseye Mounted Shooters From Seven States
Television and movie cowboys need to take lessons for accuracy shooting at bad guys from their running horses. Participants in mounted shooting competitions are sure enough fast and many never miss their target. The wannabe cowboys on the silver screen typically take multiple shots and often still don’t get the outlaws.